Harris & Hoole food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Oxfordshire
Harris & Hoole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Harris & Hoole was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: 1-3 Duke Street, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1UR
How this rating has changed
Harris & Hoole has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Harris & Hoole among the 815 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 72% | ← Harris & Hoole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Harris & Hoole none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harris & Hoole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorvett & Stone Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2014 |
| Patisserie Franco Belge Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Catherine Wheel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Argyll Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Mary Handy Hair Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| The Square Henley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Harris & Hoole
What is Harris & Hoole's food hygiene rating?
Harris & Hoole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Harris & Hoole safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harris & Hoole last inspected?
Harris & Hoole was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harris & Hoole?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harris & Hoole compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Harris & Hoole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Harris & Hoole and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Harris & Hoole is one of 427 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
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